{"id":20562,"date":"2014-02-03T22:09:55","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T20:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=20562"},"modified":"2026-01-22T08:59:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:59:19","slug":"etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining etiquette abroad - how to avoid culture clashes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dining etiquette in other cultures is not always easy. In Europe, we are taught that it is important to choose the right glass and fork, and to look each other in the eye when toasting. In Asia, where there is a lot of symbolism, the importance is often quite different.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7e44c4a78d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7e44c4a78d\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Grundregler_for_etikett_vid_matbordet_utomlands\" >Basic rules of etiquette at the dinner table abroad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Europa_%E2%80%93_sma_skillnader_med_stor_betydelse\" >Europe - small differences with big impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Asien_%E2%80%93_respekt_och_symbolik\" >Asia - respect and symbolism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Mellanostern_och_Afrika_%E2%80%93_gastfrihet_i_fokus\" >Middle East and Africa - hospitality in focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#USA_Kanada_och_Australien_%E2%80%93_avslappnat_men_inte_slarvigt\" >USA, Canada and Australia - relaxed but not sloppy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Vanliga_misstag_att_undvika\" >Common mistakes to avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Sammanfattning\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2014\/02\/etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-grundregler-for-etikett-vid-matbordet-utomlands\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grundregler_for_etikett_vid_matbordet_utomlands\"><\/span>Basic rules of etiquette at the dinner table abroad <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The dining table is often the place where cultural differences are most noticeable. Small details - how you hold your cutlery, whether you leave food on the plate or when it's okay to start eating - can mean completely different things depending on where you are in the world. For those who travel a lot, it can be useful to know the basic table manners of different cultures. Whatever the country, there are some simple principles that are usually well received:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Observe and adapt.<\/strong> Watch how the locals do it and follow their pace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wait for the host.<\/strong> Do not start eating until the host or the oldest person at the table does.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show respect for the food.<\/strong> Complaining loudly or picking at your food is almost universally seen as impolite.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Put your mobile phone away.<\/strong> In many cultures, it is considered disrespectful to use your phone during the meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"Restaurang Guvat\" class=\"wp-image-45586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-600x336.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat-1200x672.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Restaurag-Guvat.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Europa_%E2%80%93_sma_skillnader_med_stor_betydelse\"><\/span>Europe - small differences with big impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Europe, the meal can often be seen as a social ritual, not least in France. Here are some things to consider.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1955982303\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3768706541 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-749124325\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3675642949\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3768706541 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3768706541\" );$freedslider3768706541.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3768706541.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3768706541.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3768706541.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3768706541.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep both hands visible above the table (but not your elbows on the table top).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always use cutlery - even for salad and fruit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is considered impolite to ask for extra spices before you have tasted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cutlery is used consistently, and pizza is often eaten with a knife and fork in restaurants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cappuccinos belong in the morning - ordering one after dinner can give you away as a tourist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving some food can be interpreted as being full, not dissatisfied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Germany and Central Europe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Punctuality is important, even at dinner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the cutlery parallel on the plate when you are finished - this signals that you have finished eating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015-1024x627.jpg\" alt=\"Italien, Venedig\" class=\"wp-image-62171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015-600x367.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/venezia-015.jpg 1198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asien-respekt-och-symbolik\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asien_%E2%80%93_respekt_och_symbolik\"><\/span>Asia - respect and symbolism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Asia, it is important to show respect. In addition, the meal situation can be full of symbolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never stick chopsticks straight into the rice - this is associated with funeral rituals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not pass food from stick to stick.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slurping noodles is fully accepted and can even be seen as appreciation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">China<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meals are often shared, and dishes are placed in the centre of the table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving some food can signal that the host has been generous.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid flipping a whole fish - it can symbolise bad luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In southern China, it may be inappropriate to point the teapot's spout at someone in the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thailand and South East Asia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fork is often only used to push food onto the spoon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knives are rarely needed, as the food is already cut.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi-1200x674.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mat-Langkawi.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mellanostern_och_Afrika_%E2%80%93_gastfrihet_i_fokus\"><\/span>Middle East and Africa - hospitality in focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Middle East and Africa, hospitality is considered very important.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1549349716\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-132819205 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-4148746093\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-4140971646\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider132819205 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-132819205\" );$freedslider132819205.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider132819205.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider132819205.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider132819205.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider132819205.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many dishes are eaten with the right hand - the left hand is considered unclean in many cultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is common for the host to ask you to take more food; please accept at least once.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saying no too quickly can be perceived as dismissive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kenyansk mat\" class=\"wp-image-47637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kenya-mat.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"USA_Kanada_och_Australien_%E2%80%93_avslappnat_men_inte_slarvigt\"><\/span>USA, Canada and Australia - relaxed but not sloppy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the United States, Canada and Australia, dining etiquette may be relatively relaxed, but on the other hand, some thought may need to be given to tipping and billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Table manners are generally informal, but do not chew with your mouth open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the United States, tipping is often an integral part of the restaurant experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Splitting bills is common, but always check what applies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1023\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kanada-35.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kanada-35.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kanada-35-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kanada-35-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/Kanada-35-900x598.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vanliga_misstag_att_undvika\"><\/span>Common mistakes to avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting to eat as soon as the food arrives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion at the dinner table.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comparing food negatively with food at home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sammanfattning\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good etiquette at the dinner table is fundamentally about respect and curiosity. You don't need to know all the rules perfectly - a friendly smile and a willingness to adapt will take you a long way. 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